Connect with a mentor
Grow your network
- Connect with a working professional who brings real-word experience to the table.
- Get hands-on, personalized guidance to shape your career path and goals, while you develop crucial business skills.
- Tap into a wide network of professionals and build some industry connections.
Choose the program that works for you
Facilitated by a program coordinator, you'll be matched with a mentor based on your career path and interests, relevant industry and more and meet regularly over the course of six months.
The KU Business Mentoring Program is open to business students who meet the following:
- You must have six months remaining before graduation.
- You must register for the program by October 8, 2024.
How to join
- Create a student profile on mentoring.ku.edu.
- Navigate to the “Connect” tab from the Home page and choose “Mentoring Programs.”
- Select “KU Business Mentoring Program.”
- Click the green “Join Program.”
- You will be contacted by the program coordinator to join a mandatory orientation session to learn how to select your potential mentors. Mentors will be contacted regarding their participation.
Mentorship duration
Students will meet with their mentors a minimum of six times (at least once per month for 30-60 minutes) between November and May.
Orientation and check-ins
Students are required to attend an orientation session from 5–6:30 p.m. either Monday, October 21, or Wednesday, October 23, to understand mentee expectations, set goals and select their mentor.
Students must check in with the program coordinator via a survey at the midpoint and at the conclusion of their mentorship.
Students who successfully complete the requirements and complete both the mid-program check-in and the end-of program mentee survey will earn 50 professional development points. Partial credit will not be awarded.
KU Connect, also known as “flash mentoring” is a collection of alumni and professionals in the mentoring platform. Students can select the KU Connect tab to connect with individuals with relevant interests and experience.
This program allows mentors and mentees to meet for a one-time, 30-minute session via email or in person to discuss specific career and/or industry topics.
How to join and use KU Connect
- Visit mentoring.ku.edu to set up your individual profile.
- Once approved, click the “Connect” tab, and choose “Community” from the drop-down menu to view industry experts.
- Use the search bar or filter your search by clicking on the industry, topics or degree type tabs to find alumni.
- Click on an alumni profile to learn about their background, and hit “Chat Now” to send a message. Tip: Craft a personalized email rather than using a template.
- After your meeting, send a follow-up thank you note.
Facilitated by a program coordinator, you'll be matched with a mentor based on your career path and interests, relevant industry and more and meet regularly over the course of six months.
The KU Business Mentoring Program is open to business students who meet the following:
- You must have six months remaining before graduation.
- You must register for the program by October 8, 2024.
How to join
- Create a student profile on mentoring.ku.edu.
- Navigate to the “Connect” tab from the Home page and choose “Mentoring Programs.”
- Select “KU Business Mentoring Program.”
- Click the green “Join Program.”
- You will be contacted by the program coordinator to join a mandatory orientation session to learn how to select your potential mentors. Mentors will be contacted regarding their participation.
Mentorship duration
Students will meet with their mentors a minimum of six times (at least once per month for 30-60 minutes) between November and May.
Orientation and check-ins
Students are required to attend an orientation session from 5–6:30 p.m. either Monday, October 21, or Wednesday, October 23, to understand mentee expectations, set goals and select their mentor.
Students must check in with the program coordinator via a survey at the midpoint and at the conclusion of their mentorship.
Students who successfully complete the requirements and complete both the mid-program check-in and the end-of program mentee survey will earn 50 professional development points. Partial credit will not be awarded.
KU Connect, also known as “flash mentoring” is a collection of alumni and professionals in the mentoring platform. Students can select the KU Connect tab to connect with individuals with relevant interests and experience.
This program allows mentors and mentees to meet for a one-time, 30-minute session via email or in person to discuss specific career and/or industry topics.
How to join and use KU Connect
- Visit mentoring.ku.edu to set up your individual profile.
- Once approved, click the “Connect” tab, and choose “Community” from the drop-down menu to view industry experts.
- Use the search bar or filter your search by clicking on the industry, topics or degree type tabs to find alumni.
- Click on an alumni profile to learn about their background, and hit “Chat Now” to send a message. Tip: Craft a personalized email rather than using a template.
- After your meeting, send a follow-up thank you note.
Registration deadline
Students must register for the program by October 8, 2024.
Questions?
Mentoring benefits
"The KU Mentoring Program has been the most beneficial experience I've had at the KU business school. I recommend any KU Business student to step out of their comfort zone and experience the countless benefits this program offers, just as I did." —Natalie Kurland, business analytics major